Lawmakers to consider raising minimum sentence for murder convictions with mercy

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —A bill to raise the mandatory minimum sentence for someone convicted of first-degree murder with mercy is moving through the Legislature. Currently, in West Virginia, individuals convicted of first-degree murder with mercy must serve a minimum of 15 years before becoming eligible for parole. House Bill 4758, introduced last week, would change that to

Study: WVU, WVU Health System account for 17 percent of state GDP

Study says the two support 1 of every 9 jobs in the state.

Kanawha County Commission focused on clean water projects in 2026

Six projects are underway around the county.

A big buck from a not so big place

You don't need a big spread to kill a big buck

Elkview woman found dead after being reported missing

Cynthia Sue Holley was found dead Thursday afternoon in Kentucky

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First responder hurt while fighting Preston County blaze

Investigation is underway.

Clay-Battelle secures first trip to state championship with 24-12 win over Cameron

The Cee-Bees will face Wheeling Central Catholic in the Class A final.

$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Hardy County

Ticket was sold at Misty Valley Grocery in Mathias.

Ohio murder suspect arrested in Preston County

19-year-old taken into custody without incident.

Kanawha County man charged after allegedly robbing Dollar General

Andrew Ryan Nomar, 33, allegedly robbed the Dollar General in Rand.

More job cuts at NIOSH, Roberts reacts

UMWA President Cecil Roberts said what happened is shameful.

UMWA leader says answers needed now regarding federal cuts

Cecil Roberts says the safety of coal miners at stake.

WVRC Media, Titan Roofing Cares for Community delivers hope to southern West Virginia

Listeners help flood victims.

Photo gallery: Flooding in Mingo, Boone counties

Tug Fork cresting at second highest level on record.

Cabell County EMS respond to tractor trailer crash which shutdown eastbound I-64 lanes

The crash was reported around 8 a.m. Sunday morning

Women dead following Thursday night crash

An investigation into the crash is ongoing

Cross Lanes man sentenced to 25 years in prison for robbery

He was also charged with discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence and being in possession of a firearm as a felon

Crash on I-64 closes one westbound lane

Crash occurred near the Dunbar exit

Former Monongah police chief decertified by professional standards subcommittee

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Professional Law Enforcement Standards Subcommittee voted to decertify former Monongah Chief of Police Nathan Lanham. Lanham stopped Beth Delloma for an expired registration sticker on Aug. 7. The interaction, caught on video, spiraled out of control when Delloma asked for identification and Lanham refused. Lanham pointed his service weapon at Delloma